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Welcome back to the Isolation Diaries, our weekly round-up of the things that bring us joy, keep us creatively motivated and help us unwind. There’s a lot going on in the world right now, so we’ve ensured Volume 31 is full of cute, weird, and welcome distractions. Look after yourselves, friends. Got a suggestion for the Iso Diaries? Let us know.
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Always wondered what a crocodile would look like with a cat face? You’re right, absolutely nobody asked for this so of course, it exists. Speaking of DNA splicing, Margaret Atwood’s Angel Catbird has the head and ears of a cat, a set of magnificent wings, and the powers of both bird and cat. Full of cat puns, this series is a work of pure, strange genius. More of a dog person? Check out this beautiful publication by photographer Walter Chandoha.
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Sometimes, you just want to take a break from it all because you’d rather be watching cats on the internet. For all other times, there’s Kim’s Convenience, a hilarious comedy series about a super relatable Korean Canadian family who owns and operates a convenience store. A reminder of how incredible this planet is (sometimes we need that), we will never forget the most epic escape scene from Planet Earth II.
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The idea of Exploding Kittens may not feel optimistic, but this unique game is like nothing else. It’s clever, cute and so very entertaining. Enjoy a game or two on the deck with a delicious gin and fresh cucumber cocktail and forget about the worries of today. Travel plans might still need to be postponed for a little longer, but we’re making lists of the most beautiful places on earth, dreaming of big adventures out in the world.
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People want to be heard. If you, like us, enjoy reading one-star reviews by those with a lot of time on their hands, you’ll probably love Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet, a podcast that gives you the best bad reviews. Need some soulful tunes to inspire and motivate? We recommend Sound & Color by the Alabama Shakes, a modern classic. Then, sometimes all we really need is some Clear—Hope.